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5V - 3V interfacing

2007-01-21 by kernels_nz

Hey guys,

Anybody know what the best way is to interface a 5V output on my
Mega64 to a 3V input on a Nordic RF IC ? The Nordic datasheet
specifies a max input voltage of VDD + 0.3V (3.3V) 

Best way I could come up with was a voltage divider on each line, but
theres six lines, so thats 12 extra resistors ! 

I need to run the Mega at 5V because of interfacing to other 5V
components, so running it @ 3V is not an option unfortunately. 

I assume that outputs from the Nordic IC to input pins on the Mega
will be no problem for straight connection due to the high input
impedance of the Mega and I would not need to use the pullsups on the
Mega because the RF IC drives the line both low and high. It looks
like anything above 1V on the Mega is seen as a 1.

Any insights would be appreciated.

Thanks
Hein B
Auckland, New Zealand.

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